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GU13 TXB

2013 Volkswagen Golf · Petrol · 1395cc

Red Registered in Brighton, Garden of England · 13 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2013
FuelPetrol
Engine1395cc
ColourRed
ULEZ (est.)Likely CompliantPetrol post-2005 (Euro 4)
Est. Annual Tax£130–£165

ULEZ status is estimated based on fuel type and registration year. It may not reflect the actual emission standard of this vehicle. Check with TfL for a definitive answer.

At a glance

This 2013 Volkswagen Golf Petrol 1395cc has had 13 MOT tests on record, passing 10 and failing 3 (77% pass rate). It has 129,149 miles on the clock, averaging 9,570 miles per year, above the UK average of 7,400. The 1.4 engine is known for cgga. Common Volkswagen Golf issues include rear coil springs (fracture/snapping) and window regulators (driver's door mainly).

MOT & Mileage History for GU13 TXB

MOT Status
Due date passed
129,149
Last Mileage
Recorded
13
Total Tests
Since 2016
77%
Pass Rate
10 passed, 3 failed

Data from DVSA. Last updated August 2026. Check gov.uk for the latest.

3

MOT failures recorded

Out of 13 tests on record
9,570

Average miles/year

Above UK average of 7,400
4

Gaps in MOT history

Periods with no valid MOT — may have been SORN or untaxed

Mileage Analysis

Above average
Latest reading129,149 miles
Reading date
Miles last year13,332
Average per year9,570
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for GU13 TXB 40k62k85k107k129k '16'25'21

Check GU13 TXB

Full MOT Test History 13 tests on record

PASS
Mileage129,149 miles
Since last MOT+13,332 miles
PASS
Mileage115,817 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage115,817 miles
Since last MOT+14,106 miles
PASS
Mileage101,711 miles
Since last MOT+10,466 miles
PASS
Mileage91,245 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage91,245 miles
Since last MOT+12,270 miles
PASS
Mileage78,975 miles
Since last MOT+5,383 miles
PASS
Mileage73,592 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage73,592 miles
Since last MOT+1,722 miles
PASS
Mileage71,870 miles
Since last MOT+4,900 miles
PASS
Mileage66,970 miles
Since last MOT+13,839 miles
PASS
Mileage53,131 miles
Since last MOT+13,219 miles
PASS
Mileage39,912 miles

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🔧 Reported issues for this Volkswagen Golf

These are the most commonly reported problems on Volkswagen Golf models (2008–2013), based on owner reports and workshop data across the UK.

Rear coil springs (fracture/snapping)

Rear coil springs snap or break, often at the bottom coil due to corrosion or fatigue (carried over from Mk5 design weakness). · Typical repair: £200-£400 (pair of springs + labour).

Window regulators (driver's door mainly)

Plastic gears or cables in regulator wear/fail, causing window to drop or stick. · Typical repair: £150-£300 per door (regulator + labour).

Suspension bushes (rear trailing arm and front control arm bushes)

Rubber bushes degrade, leading to play in suspension arms. · Typical repair: £250-£500 (full rear set + labour).

ABS sensor/module faults

Wheel speed sensor wiring corrodes or module fails internally. · Typical repair: £100-£400 (sensors) or £600+ (module).

CGGA

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU13 TXB
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1395cc
Year2013
First registered
Area codeGU — Brighton, Garden of England
Age identifier13 — March 2013 to August 2013

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About GU13 TXB

What car is GU13 TXB?

GU13 TXB is a red Volkswagen Golf, petrol (1395cc). First registered in Brighton in 2013.

What is the mileage of GU13 TXB?

The last recorded mileage for GU13 TXB was 129,149 miles, recorded on 5 Aug 2025 during its most recent MOT test.

Has GU13 TXB passed its MOT?

GU13 TXB has had 13 MOT tests with a 77% pass rate (10 passes, 3 failures). It last passed on 5 Aug 2025.

Is GU13 TXB ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, GU13 TXB is likely ULEZ compliant. Petrol post-2005 (Euro 4). This is an estimate based on typical emission standards — confirm with TfL's ULEZ checker for a definitive answer.

How old is GU13 TXB?

GU13 TXB is approximately 13 years old. Age identifier 13 means registered between 1 March 2013 and 31 August 2013.